Shahzain Bugti joins hands with opposition

Islamabad: Jamhoori Wattan Party (JWP) leader and member of National Assembly (NA) Shahzain Bugti has joined hands with opposition alliance, GNN reported Sunday.

According to sources, the major ally parted ways with the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on the day of its historic power show— to be held in Islamabad. 

In this regard, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto and Shahzain Bugtian himself made official announcement in a news conference. 

Shahzain, who is the grandson of the late Nawab Akbar Bugti, has resigned from the federal cabinet as Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Reconciliation and Harmony in Balochistan.

The JWP leader’s decision came amidst the ongoing political turmoil in the country. 

“Imran Khan made several promises, but failed to fulfill them,” said Shahzain, blaming Prime Minister of not doing enough for Balochistan.